Behavioral Specialist

Racker • Ithaca, NY

9d • $50,000 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

$3000 Sign on Bonus! New Opening!! Racker is accepting applications for a Behavior Intervention Specialist for Supporting Success, located in Ithaca, NY. This position is eligible for a $3000 sign-on bonus! This position meets in person with participants and their families in their homes to better understand challenging behaviors, and to teach participants skills to improve the quality of their daily lives. The person in this position needs to understand behavioral principles, assessment, individualized goals, and implementation of strategies. The focus is primarily in Tompkins County, and works with people receiving OPWDD supports and services, from children to adults. Racker offers a competitive rate. Our competitive benefits include health insurance, funding and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children of full-time staff 37.5 hours weekly. Salary range is $50,000- $62,000 depending on experience. Position is also eligible for Public School Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! #LCSW #LMSW #BCBA #LBA #signonbonus

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a program in a clinical or treatment field of social work or psychology, or a BCBA or LBA, or an NYS license in mental health counseling.
• Must meet approved driver requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collecting data, observing and interacting with participants.
• Developing individualized goals and teaching strategies.
• Addressing challenging behavior and promoting positive behavior change.
• Completing necessary case management functions in a timely manner.
• Engaging participants and their families.
• Conducting assessments

Benefits

• health insurance
• funding and time for continuing education
• retirement investment with employer match
• paid vacation
• paid sick time
• 20% discount on childcare services for children of full-time staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees